The second installment of the Pushpa franchise, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has continued its dominance at the global box office, earning impressive earnings. Rs 1,300 crore worldwide by the end of its second weekendHowever, the film’s stellar performance has been eclipsed by Allu Arjun’s recent arrestBut, has this affected the film’s collection?

Trade expert Ramesh Bala believes that this incident may have inadvertently contributed to the film’s strong performance. “Yes, there is discussion about arrests, recovery is increasing. The film did well after the arrest,” he said.

according to Bala The time of the arrest, coinciding with the beginning of the weekend, Could play a role. “Any publicity is good publicity, even bad publicity. People were curious about the incident, which may have inspired some people to watch the film. It is being said that an increase will be seen even over the weekend.

Despite the controversy, Bala confirmed that Pushpa 2 has been unaffected in terms of audience sentiments. “Many people are sympathetic towards Allu Arjun. He announced compensation to the family and was not directly responsible for the unfortunate incident. The growth of the crowd and the stampede was accidental, not intentional. The audience is not boycotting the film nor blaming Allu Arjun for this. The incident happened on the first day itself. We have not seen any drop in the collection due to the event and its collection remains phenomenal,” he explained.

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Bala also highlighted the record-breaking performance of the film and said, “The run rate of the film is the fastest in Indian cinema, setting new records daily. Whatever collections there are now are bonuses. It’s clear that the film has been wholeheartedly embraced by audiences around the world.

Looking ahead, Pushpa 2 is entering its third week with another challenge – the release of Disney’s much-awaited Mufasa: The Lion King. However, Bala is confident that both the films will be made together successfully. “By the time Mufasa releases, Pushpa 2 will have completed two solid weeks. It’s already exceptionally well done, so any additional collection is extra. Both the films should perform well in their respective fields.

In conclusion, even though the arrest has created a stir in the talks, Pushpa 2 remains unbeatable at the box office. Its commercial success coupled with Allu Arjun’s undeniable star power has made the film a historical milestone in Indian cinema.